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my shopping addiction

From an heiress who spends an average of $30,000 per month to a
woman who packs her home full of products from the 99 cent store, this
series will capture an intimate look into the lives of young people
facing a crisis brought on by a dangerous addiction to shopping.
Viewers will witness what happens when their obsession causes their
finances and lives to spiral out of control. Meet the psychologists who
help them get their lives back on track here:

Dr. David Tolin

David Tolin, Ph.D., ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist
and the President-Elect of the Clinical Psychology Division of the
American Psychological Association. He is the founder and Director of
the Anxiety Disorders Center at The Institute of Living and an Adjunct
Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine.
A leading expert on cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety and
compulsive disorders, Dr. Tolin is the recipient of awards for both
Distinguished Contribution to the Science of Psychology and
Distinguished Contribution to the Practice of Psychology from the
Connecticut Psychological Association. Since 2003, he has served as a
principal investigator and scientific reviewer for the National
Institutes of Health.

Dr. Tolin is the author of over 100 journal articles and book
chapters. His published books include "Face Your Fears: A Proven Plan
to Beat Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, and Obsessions” and “Buried in
Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding.” He has
been a recurrent guest on programs such as “The Dr. Oz Show” and “The
Oprah Winfrey Show.”

Dr. Ramani Durvasula

Dr. Ramani Durvasula (“Dr. Ramani”) is a licensed clinical
psychologist and Professor of Psychology at California State University,
Los Angeles. Dr. Ramani completed her undergraduate degree in
psychology at the University of Connecticut and completed her doctorate
in clinical psychology at UCLA, followed by clinical training at the
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute. The American Association of University
Women awarded her the 2003 Emerging Scholar Award and she received the
Outstanding Woman Award from California State University Los Angeles.
She is the past chair of the American Psychological Association’s
Committee on Psychology and AIDS and the Vice Chair elect of the APA’s
Committee on Women and Psychology. Recently, Dr. Ramani has conducted
research about the role of mental health in the media. Her teaching
encompasses a wide range of topics including introductory psychology,
psychopathology, research design, health psychology, clinical
psychology, assessment, and substance use.

Dr. Ramani has been featured on Good Morning America,” “The Dr. Oz
Show,” “Dr. Drew’s LifeChangers,” “Anderson,” “Nancy Grace” and “E! True
Hollywood Story.” Her work and expert opinion has been cited in
numerous media outlets including Marie Claire, Glamour, Maxim,
Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, New York Daily News, Self, Redbook and
Allure. Additionally, she is an expert contributor to WebMD, Sharecare
and the women’s website ChickRx. Dr. Ramani is a member of Dr. Oz’s
Advisory Board, as well as the Advisory Board of the Ganley Foundation.

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